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Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Climate Change Mitigation

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of energy efficiency and conservation?

  1. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Increased energy independence

  3. Lower energy costs

  4. Increased air pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Energy efficiency and conservation measures help to reduce energy consumption, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Which sector is responsible for the largest share of global energy consumption?

  1. Transportation

  2. Industry

  3. Residential and commercial buildings

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The industrial sector is responsible for the largest share of global energy consumption, accounting for about 30% of total energy use.

What is the term used to describe the process of using less energy to perform the same task?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Sustainable energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Energy efficiency refers to the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same amount of output.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an energy efficiency measure?

  1. Using energy-efficient appliances

  2. Insulating homes and buildings

  3. Driving less and walking or biking more

  4. Using renewable energy sources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using renewable energy sources is an example of a renewable energy measure, not an energy efficiency measure.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing energy consumption through changes in behavior and lifestyle?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Sustainable energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Energy conservation refers to the reduction of energy consumption through changes in behavior and lifestyle, such as turning off lights when leaving a room or unplugging appliances when not in use.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of energy conservation?

  1. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Increased energy independence

  3. Lower energy costs

  4. Increased air pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Energy conservation measures help to reduce energy consumption, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

What is the term used to describe the process of using energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Sustainable energy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Renewable energy refers to the use of energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power.

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Nuclear energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nuclear energy is not a type of renewable energy because it does not come from a renewable source.

What is the term used to describe the process of using energy in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Sustainable energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable energy refers to the use of energy in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable energy?

  1. Using renewable energy sources

  2. Reducing energy consumption

  3. Protecting the environment

  4. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable energy principles include using renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption, and protecting the environment. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions is not a principle of sustainable energy.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Climate change mitigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change mitigation refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for climate change mitigation in the energy sector?

  1. Improving energy efficiency

  2. Increasing the use of renewable energy

  3. Reducing energy consumption

  4. Building more coal-fired power plants


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Building more coal-fired power plants is not a strategy for climate change mitigation in the energy sector because coal is a fossil fuel that emits greenhouse gases when burned.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Climate change adaptation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change adaptation refers to the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a climate change adaptation strategy?

  1. Building sea walls to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels

  2. Developing drought-resistant crops

  3. Improving early warning systems for extreme weather events

  4. Increasing the use of fossil fuels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the use of fossil fuels is not an example of a climate change adaptation strategy because fossil fuels contribute to climate change.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Energy conservation

  3. Renewable energy

  4. Decarbonization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy.

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